The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: A letter concerning some causes which Morris has pending, and which he is ready to notice for trial, except that this would be an unfair advantage over Jay, who is absent on public business. Asks that Jay not later raise an objection of untimely notic...
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2. [Document, 1775 June 30]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 30, 1775
Summary: Writes his attitude concerning the Plan of Reconciliation as reported out of the Committee on which he served. Wants his friends to know that he does not approve of the foolish religious business contained in the plan as reported, but has acquiesced t...
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3. [Document, 1776 August 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1776
Summary: Jay's resolution will be lost unless he himself appears.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1776 August 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1776
Summary: Typescript of document 6959. Jay's resolution will be lost unless he himself appears.
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5. [Document, 1777 April 19]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1777
Summary: Arrived in Philadelphia. People of Pennsylvania speak of Howe's expected arrival but act with tranquillity; they deplore the depreciation of money but suggest no reform. State's government too apprehensive of controversy to function well. The Pennsylv...
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6. [Document, 1777 April 26]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1777
Summary: Criticism of Jay's ideas on appointment of clerks and licensing of attorneys, and division of states into districts. They were amazed at reading McKesson's letter "to his fellow secretary" to learn Jay's opinions on power vested in the courts. Jay's o...
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7. [Document, 1777 May 02]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: May 02, 1777
Summary: Principal design of letter, to introduce Colonel Thornton who will pass through Kingston on way to New Hampshire from Congress. He is a delegate and will inform Jay of Congressional events. 4,000 troops joining General George Washington in the south; ...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1778 April 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1778
Summary: Letter will introduce General Gates, to whom Morris has promised the support of New York State in the execution of his command.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1778 April 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1778
Summary: This is the autograph letter signed from which 5312 is copied.
Number of Images: 4

10. [Document, 1778 April 29]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1778
Summary: Doesn't think British will attempt to move into the New York Highlands. British sincerely wish to treat for peace. If a French commissioner were present they might have peace within three months.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1778 August 16]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 16, 1778
Summary: Dean stands accused; some tall trees will be torn up by the tempest. Also Arthur Lee has information against Sir James Jay, and although Morris has done his best to assist Sir James, he fears that matters have progressed too far.
Number of Images: 4

12. [Document, 1778 August 16]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 16, 1778
Summary: Extract (Transcript).
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1778 February 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 01, 1778
Summary: Poor state of Commissary and Quartermaster Departments of the Army, demoralized state of the troops at Valley Forge. Urges Jay to work strenuously for stable currency and efficient means of taxation.
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1778 July 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 23, 1778
Summary: He will not be troubled by his detractors, and will refrain from engaging in private business transactions.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1778 July 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 23, 1778
Summary: Reply to Jay letter of July 4th. Defends himself against "wagging tongues." Thanks John Jay for word of caution in business matters. "As to the malevolence of individuals it is what I have to expect....but I will have my revenge. By laboring in the pu...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1778 June 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1778
Summary: Wished the insolent letter read in Congress had rather been returned in contempt by them. Britain is far from reduced to begging America for a truce.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1778 June 3]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 3, 1778
Summary: Sends Jay a Baltimore newspaper (not present) of 19 May with "a little publication which relates to the Constitution of your State." Asks for Jay's reaction to the piece.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1778 May 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 03, 1778
Summary: Congratulates Jay on the alliance with France. Encloses newspaper reports on North's bills. Those clauses inserted by the House are marked in the margin. Jay may see the insincerity of the enemy from the fact that clauses hinting that "the unalienable...
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1778 May 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 03, 1778
Summary: Congratulates Jay on the French alliance and encloses a paper containing North's bills. A clause struck out asking the states to send representatives to Congress on the present special occasion.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1778 May 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 03, 1778
Summary: Congratulates Jay on the alliance with France. Encloses newspaper reports on North's bills. Those clauses inserted by the House are marked in the margin. Jay may see the insincerity of the enemy from the fact that clauses hinting that "the unalienable...
Number of Images: 1

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